Kaieteur News

• Outrage over death of man in police custody

  …Govt. promises thorough probe, family, opposition demand answers  … eyewitness details chilling account (Kaieteur News) – Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond has promised a thorough and impartial investigation into the death of 32-year-old Gavin Kennard Douglas in police custody, as his grieving family and political figures demand full transparency and an independent inquiry. The family […]

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• Authorities silent for days after diver dies during MV Barima salvage operation

  (Kaieteur News) – State authorities remained silent for four days following the death of a 66-year-old Venezuelan diver during the salvage operation of the sunken MV Barima in the Essequibo River, issuing an official statement only after an activist publicly disclosed details of the incident on Facebook. The deceased, identified as Luis Martinez, was employed as […]

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• Family fears for opposition leader’s safety, calls for his release

  …Prison service denies inhumane treatment as supporter hold vigil (Kaieteur News) – The family of Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed has raised concerns over his safety, alleging political victimisation, clandestine judicial proceedings, and physical mistreatment following his remand to the Lusignan Prison. Speaking on behalf of the family following a visit to the facility, Mohamed’s sister, Hadiyyah […]

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